Memorable quotes about Barcelona

Visits Barcelona on 1862, and says :
” We crossed spacious streets, with building resembling palaces, in La Rambla promenade ; the shops were well illuminated and there was movement and life… I did not decide to go to sleep, even though I wished to, so I could rise early and contemplate, in daylight, this city, unknown to me: Barcelona, capital of Catalonia ”

DON MIGUEL DE CERVANTES SAAVEDRA

The most famous writer on the spanish literature, and his worlwide read book ” Don Quijote de la Mancha”, dedicates some words to the city of Barcelona as follows.

“Barcelona, archives of courtesy, shelter of the foreigners, hospital of the poor, father-land of the brave , vengeance of the offended and pleasant correspondence of firm friendship, and in site, and in beauty, unique”
Don Miguel de Cervantes lived on Passeig Colom 2, in front of the port, and just few block from our hotel Duquesa de Cardona. Our hotel was one of the palaces where the nobles and royal families lived on the XVI century .

LE CORBUSIER

Letter to the members of the GATCPAC on 1928, talking about Barcelona:

” Allow me to state here how much I love Barcelona , an admirable city, a city full of life, intense, a port open to the past and future ”

FREDDIE MERCURY AND MONTSERRAT CABALLE

” Barcelona ” Olympic Hymn song of Barcelona 1992, Freddie Mercury sings together with the famous catalan soprano Montserrat Caballé.

” Such a beautiful horizon, like a jewel in the sun , for you a will be a seagle of your beautiful ocean . The bells are ringing, open up your doors to the world

” Barcelona was a most illustrious city for its princes and most noble , its knights ; its richness and great prosperities where known all over the world for being marvelous and vigorous , and therefore, exposed to envy… ”

BENJAMIN DE TUDELA
XII Century

” It is a little and beautiful city, situated near the seashore… Traders with merchandises come to it from all over: from Greece, Pisa, Alexandria , Holy Land, Africa and all its surroundings ”

WOODY ALLEN

The famous north american director made a romantic – comedy film called Vicky Cristina Barcelona, starring Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz , Rebecca Hall and Javier Bardem.

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WELCOME TO BARCELONA

Millions of people choose our city as their tourism destination for its Mediterranean spirit, the warmth of its people and for the breadth and diversity of its culture. No mention of Barcelona would be complete without a reference to culture, art, architecture and design. The culture writ large of our Gothic Quarter, the Modernisme of Gaudí and the Sagrada Familia, the many museums which like the Picasso, can claim a place among the most visited in Europe, and a huge range of concerts held in beautiful settings like the Palau de la Música Catalana and the Liceu Opera House.
Try to take up all these recommendations and don't go home without exploring our squares, our parks , and any streets that catch your eye. You'll be surprised to find how much culture you find on the way.